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title: "Alternatives to Respite Service: Supporting carers and those they care for to access breaks and activities"
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# Alternatives to Respite Service: Supporting carers and those they care for to access breaks and activities

Buyer: BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d63a1fa9-2e78-4b69-8816-3466cbd0a890

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## Summary

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is seeking to commission a service titled "Alternatives to Respite Service: Supporting carers and those they care for to access breaks and activities." This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and has a total value of £475,000. The open tender process was published on 8th September 2020, with the tender period closing on 12th October 2020. The contract is set to commence on 1st February 2021 and will run until 31st January 2024, encompassing delivery addresses within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in health and social care services. Companies that can offer innovative alternatives to traditional respite care, focusing on personalised support and enabling self-funded care options, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this tender could expand service portfolios and enhance the capabilities of businesses in the social care sector.

## Notice

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council ('The Council') are seeking to commission a service which: Provides an alternative to respite in a care home for people with identified social care needs and their carers using personal budgets Support for people and their carers who can self fund to plan for holidays

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5470ec8-2f92-4f73-a032-8892a076db69 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £475,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £475,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EQUALITY TOGETHER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2020 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5470ec8-2f92-4f73-a032-8892a076db69
- 8 Sep 2020 at 15:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4557dd7b-2740-40c5-96be-74ebb98ed73f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5470ec8-2f92-4f73-a032-8892a076db69
  25th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4557dd7b-2740-40c5-96be-74ebb98ed73f
  8th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8723a6f2-bce6-ea11-8104-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.bradford.gov.uk/bmdc

## Provenance

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